Phragmipedium QF 'Io 'Creamsicle'

[kman]

I was in a hurry this morning to finish the greenhouse chores before a winter storm arrived. With a nice fire in the house, getting wet coming in was not my preference.

Hence this not-the-finest picture, but one that demonstrates the changes in color over time for some hybrids. The creamy orange flower opened the first week in October. The second, darker one, yesterday. A short inflorescence as I grow cool and that stunts some varieties. I'll get some full frontal images tomorrow.

(Rocquier x QF Kahulu)

 

[Morja]

I love both versions of its color!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids! Where did you get the plant from, if I may ask?

 

[kman]

Yay besseae hybrids! Where did you get the plant from, if I may ask?

From Dale at Austin Creek Orchids. This is a Quintal Farms hybrid.